1. The rough nature, represented by the spectacular rocks on the southern shores of the city
2. Cosier than Auckland
3. The professional Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
4. Wellington is relatively compact for tourists because most of the sights are within walking distance.
5. Amazingly large choice of seafood restaurants
1. On the first night, we have already experienced how windy the city is: the full view window of our bedroom was frightfully shaken by the wind.
Wellington - Waterfront - Solace in the Wind (The Naked Man) statue - i.t. photo
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Wellington - Cable car - Ata photo
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Wellington - Guys jumping off a high platform into the water between piers at the Welligton waterfront - c.t. photo
Wellington is a pretty safe city. Tourists are very seldom victims of any crime, though be a bit careful in the nightlife on Fridays and Saturdays. Opportunity may make the thief, so don’t immerse yourself in the nightlife with desirable personal values.
Preferably avoid the Porirua neighborhood.
Car break-ins are not uncommon in the parking lots of shopping malls. Don’t leave possessions on the passenger seat.
Wellington - Ata photo
Wellington is the capital city of New Zealand (since 1865). The town is on the southern coast of North Island.
Population (in 2020): 382,000
Average net monthly salary (in 2020): 3200 USD - (New Zealand's average: 2600 USD)
Very typical for Wellington are the windy weather and the steep streets. Locals are very fit, as they like to walk a lot, and don't even mind to climb uphill on the steep streets.
When is the best weather in Wellington? In January, February, March, April, and December
What are the hottest months there? January, February, March, and December.
When is the coldest? In June, July, August, and September.
When is it raining the most? In January, April, May, June, July, August, October, and December.
When is the seawater the warmest for swimming? In February.
The windiest month? November.
The city's oldest surviving building, the Colonial Cottage was built in 1858. The locals rate it ancient.
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Wellington - Wharf Offices - Harbour Board
Wellington - Ata photo
Wellington - some similarity to San Francisco
Waterfront
Wellington - Waterfront - c.t. photo
Wellington - Waterfront - The Godess - c.t. photo
Mount Victoria
Cable Car & Kelbrun viewpoint
Wellington - Cable car
Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa)
Wellington - Museum Te Papa - Giant squid
Wellington Museum
Wellington - Wellington Museum - hand carved Maori gateway about 8 meters (25 feet) high - c.t. photo
Wellington - Wellington Museum - Maori meeting house entrance - c.t. photo
The Beehive
Cuba Street
Wellington - Cuba Street - c.t. photo
Colonial Cottage Museum
Zoo
Princess Bay
Matiu Island
Zealandia